Virginia Held
American feminist philosopher
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Summary
Virginia Held was born on October 28, 1929[1], in Mendham[2]. She died on May 26, 2026[3]. She worked as a philosopher[4] and feminist[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (282 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Field of work: social philosophy[8], political philosophy[9], ethics[10]
- Educated at: Columbia University[11], Barnard College[12]
- Notable work: Feminist Morality: Transforming Culture, Society, and Politics[13]
- Award received: Philip L. Quinn Prize[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Movement: feminism[16]
- Commons category: Virginia Held[17]
- Family name: Held[18]
- Given name: Virginia[19]
- Political ideology: feminism[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Name in native language: Virginia Held[22], Virginia Potter Held[23]
- Interested in: Ethics of care[24], feminist ethics[25], Morality of violence[26]
- Curriculum vitae URL: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2021-12/Held-CV-2020.pdf[27]
Why It Matters
Virginia Held has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Virginia Held born?
Virginia Held's place of birth was Mendham[2].
What did Virginia Held do for work?
Virginia Held worked as a philosopher[4] and feminist[5].
Where did Virginia Held go to school?
Virginia Held was educated at Columbia University[11] and Barnard College[12].
What awards did Virginia Held receive?
Honors received include Philip L. Quinn Prize[14].